Full Technical Specifications
KEY FEATURES
- Gigabit speed (full duplex) at all 8 ports
- 1U form factor — ideal for embedded switch applications
- Full fabric, loop (public and/or private) or switch-to-switch
connectivity at every port
- Auto-sensing, self-configuring ports
- Cascade/mesh for entry-level, Multistage™ for large multi-switch
configurations
- Data Streaming Facility™ ensures uninterrupted data path
to tape drives and other devices that require a constant data
stream
- Lowest switch latency in the industry (< 1 µs)
- ASIC-embedded memory — faster, cooler, more scalable and
more reliable than shared memory architecture
OVERVIEW
QLogic's SANbox™ switches provide the essential foundation
for scalable high-performance Storage Area Networks (SANs). Linking
multiple hosts and storage resources, SANbox products create an
intelligent connectivity framework to help users share and efficiently
access stored data.
The SANbox-8's small size makes it ideal for either "edge switch"
or "core switch" use, supporting applications ranging from server
clustering to storage consolidation and enterprise backup. Deployed
as a stand-alone/embedded single unit or in combination with other
8-, 16-, 64- or 128-port SANbox products, the SANbox-8 offers a
flexible, highly future-proof infrastructure at an entry-level cost.
Comprehensive SAN services, including those listed below, are
automatically distributed across multi-switch fabrics. Powerful
ease-of-use and management features, fifth-generation engineering
quality and a commitment to ANSI-standard interoperability make
QLogic's SANbox-8 a value-packed component of today's best SANs.
